Protein Review

What is the process for forming (extending) a polymer?

• Hydrolysis

• Condensation Reaction

How many amino acids are there?

• 18

• 19

• 20

• 15

What makes each amino acid unique?

What secondary protein structure is this?

• Alpha helix

• Homodimer

• B-pleated sheet

• Di-sulfide bond

What helps "refold" proteins?

• Ribosomes

• Water

• Myosin

• Molecular Chaperons

Which of the following term refers to the order in which amino acids are linked together in a protein.

• primary structure

• secondary structure

• tertiary structure

• quaternary structure

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

• DNA
• RNA
• Ribosomes
• Amino Acids

What is the significance of the amino acid sequence in a protein?

• A) It determines the protein's name

• B) It determines the protein's size

• C) It determines the protein's three-dimensional structure and function

• D) It has no significance